US Bridges

Canal Drive over Cid Canal

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Washington · .70 E SR 395 · Structure no. 084996000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,206
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Drive over Cid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Drive over Cid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,206 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,330 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanal Drive
CrossesCid Canal
Location.70 E SR 395
RouteCity Street 610
Coordinates46.20667, -119.13333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,206 (2021)
Projected traffic8,330 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Drive over Cid Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Drive over Cid Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Drive over Cid Canal carry?

About 5,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canal Drive over Cid Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Drive over Cid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.